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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.0.1 (April 30, 2024)​

• Welcome to Arc for Windows 1.0
  • You can download at arc.net/download
  • Check out this page to see if your Windows device is supported
• We fixed a crash that occurred when accessing arc://password-manager/passwords and password manager extensions

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

 

[NormanF]

The Arc Browser is now available for download on Windows/MacOS:

Arc Browser

 

[pxxb1]

How do you open a whole folder of bookmarks at once in Arc?
I seems as if it is only possible to do it one by one.

 

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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.1.0 (May 9, 2024)​

• We fixed an issue where Arc would not open as expected when clicking an Arc notification in the Windows notification center
• We fixed an issue that caused Sidebar corners unrounded when undocked and in view
• We fixed an issue that caused web contents corners to become unrounded when a new tab is created
• We fixed an issue where an empty section would appear in the context menu if you right click an empty space in the Sidebar
• We’ve improved how we handle logging when Arc experiences an unclean shutdown. This will help us catch and resolve even more crashes!
• We’ve improved how we handle logging when multiple Arc windows are closed at once. This will help us catch and resolve more crashes that occur when Arc windows are being closed.
• Various crash fixes and performance improvements

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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[pxxb1]

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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Do you use the browser?

 

[silversurfer]

Do you use the browser?

Yes and No, I rather check regularly almost all browser on my VM (Windows 11 x64) there are all installed.

 

[pxxb1]

Yes and No, I rather check regularly almost all browser on my VM (Windows 11 x64) there are all installed.

Maybe - then, you could answer my question in post #43.

 

[silversurfer]

Maybe - then, you could answer my question in post #43.

How do you open a whole folder of bookmarks at once in Arc?
I seems as if it is only possible to do it one by one.

I never did like that even on my both daily browsers, I am sorry
What other browsers has the ability for that? I would guess Vivaldi

 

[pxxb1]

I never did like that even on my both daily browsers, I am sorry
What other browsers has the ability for that? I would guess Vivaldi

I think you misunderstand since everyone of the big popular browsers has that feature.
What i mean is; when i open a folder, and lets say have 10 URL:s in it, i can open all at once if i so wish so i get 10 sites at the top bar in the browser.

With Arc i could not find that feature

 

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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.2.0 (May 16, 2024)​

• We're making updating faster!
  • The update banner in the Sidebar will only show once the update has been downloaded, so this means if you click on the banner the app will terminate and restart immediately!
  • Updating via Arc menu > Check for Updates is now a two click process. The first click will download the update, and then the second click will restart the app.
• We’ve updated the Pinned Folder icons! Pinned Folder icons will now be drawn in full color instead of just a monochrome outline and and we’ve added an open/close animation.
• You can now open the Command Bar to show the current URL with Alt+D in addition to Ctrl+L
• You can now open the Arc menu using Alt+F
• You can now open the Arc menu when the Sidebar is hidden and no web content is in view
• We’ve added the ability to remove a tab from your Favorites using Ctrl+T and then typing “unfavorite tab”
• The top toolbar can now be dynamically resized fixing an issue where toolbar elements (pinned extensions, window controls, URL bar) would overlap at smaller window widths
• We fixed an issue where the back/forward history drop down would persist after using Ctrl+Tab to quickly switch away and then back to the tab where the history drop down was opened -
• We fixed an issue that prevented Arc windows from closing using the window controls or Alt+F4
• We now show a warning dialog if your processor does not meet our minimum requirements. You'll still be able to use Arc for Windows, but you'll likely experience issues. Learn more at arc.net/requirements
• Various crash fixes and performance improvements

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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[NormanF]

I had to file a request for the theme feature setting. For some reason, they stripped it out.

You can't install theme from the Chrome Web Store.

 

[pxxb1]

I had to file a request for the theme feature setting. For some reason, they stripped it out.

You can't install theme from the Chrome Web Store.

Hi.
Do you have an answer to my question in post #43 and 49?

 

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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.3.1 (May 23, 2024)​

• We’ve added the Audio Player! Click away from any tab playing audio and you’ll notice a small audio controller appear at the bottom of your Sidebar. To remove the Audio Player from your sidebar, simply click the "X" or close button on the controller.
• We’ve added vertical Split Views! To create a Vertical Split you click the Split icon next to the minimize window control icon and select Add Top Split or Add Bottom Split. You can also create a vertical Split View from the Command Bar (Ctrl+T) and typing “add top split” or “add bottom split”.
• You can now set an icon for your Spaces!
  • To change your Space icon, right click on your Space > click ‘Change Space icon’ > select an emoji.
  • To remove a Space icon, right click on your Space > click ‘Change Space icon’ > click the trash icon.
  • Space icons will Sync across your Arc installs on Windows and Mac.
• You can now use the back/forward buttons on your mouse to switch Spaces
• You can now drag downloads from the Downloads menu (Ctrl+J) into web contents
• You can now drag links from web contents into your Sidebar to create a new tab
• We now automatically freeze background tabs that use too much CPU
• We fixed an issue where Settings (Ctrl+,) would open behind the main Arc window
• We fixed an issue where opening a new tab from Ctrl+T and selecting one of the Command Bar suggestions in a Space associated with a non-Default Profile would cause a forced focus switch to the first Space in your Default Profile
• Various crash fixes and performance improvements

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.5.0​

• GitHub Live Folders: We’re introducing GitHub Live Folders that automatically compile and organize PRs. To get started, create a Pull Request, and let Arc magically create a new folder called “Pull Requests.” Watch your Live Folder stay up-to-date automatically, compiling PRs as they’re created and clearing them out once they’re completed. For a more tailored view, right-click on the Live Folder to filter and configure as needed. Big thanks to Freddy and Connor for making this happen!
• Audio Player Integration for Mini Player: Thanks to Alexandra, if you have a video playing in the Mini Player (Picture-in-Picture) and dismiss it by clicking the X, the video will be dismissed but the audio can still be played in the Sidebar Audio Player. This is perfect for moments when you just need the audio from a video playing in the background, such as YouTube podcasts, video lectures, and more.
• Peek Tab Dismissal: You can now dismiss a Peek tab using the Esc key. Kudos to Miko for this convenient update.
• Print Dialog Dismissal: Thanks to Miko, you can also use the Esc key to dismiss Print dialogs.
• Enhanced Drag and Drop Support: We’ve added support for more drag-and-drop data formats. Due to Miko’s work, you can now do things like drag and drop links into your Sidebar, downloads from the Sidebar library (bottom left corner), and songs into a Spotify playlist.
• Pinned Tab Dragging Issue: Alexandra fixed an issue where dragging a Pinned Tab out of your Sidebar to create a new window would not result in the tab being selected in the new window.
• Accessibility Updates: The UI elements and web contents now provide more information in accessibility tools such as Accessibility Insights and Inspect.exe. Kudos to Miko for prioritizing accessibility.
• Unexpected Space Focus Switch: Thanks to Darin, we’ve resolved an issue where selecting a tab in one Space would switch focus to another Space unexpectedly.
• Extension Popup Size Issue: Miko fixed an issue that caused extension popups to display at an incorrect size.
• Google Pay Functionality: With help from Mark, we fixed an issue that prevented Google Pay from working as expected.
• Dev Tools Cloning Fix: Thanks to Alexandra, we resolved an issue where undocked dev tools would recursively clone if two or more dev tools windows are opened.
• Dev Tools ‘F12’ Fix: Miko’s handiwork helped us fix a crash triggered holding F12 when dev tools are open.

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.6.1 (June 13, 2024)​

• Increased Tab Switching Speed: Thanks to Seb’s refactoring of tab logic, we’ve significantly increased the speed at which members can switch between tabs. By reducing the amount of work required for tab switching, we’ve made the process much faster and flicker-free — especially for devices with lower processing power.
• Account Management Updates: You can now easily update your name and email address, or delete your account, right from Arc’s Settings menu. Just find the Arc logo in the top left corner, navigate to “Settings,” click “Edit Account,” and make any adjustments you need. Shoutout to Alexandra for this major update!
• Improved Window Restoration Performance: Scott resolved an issue where, in some cases, the Arc window would not open after authentication. This should result in a more reliable and faster window restoration process.
• Staggered New Windows: Thanks to Alexandra’s handiwork, new windows now open slightly staggered from one another, rather than directly on top of each other, making them easier to view and click.
• Improved Favicon Visibility for Synced Tabs: Thanks to Andrzej’s improvements on favicon caching for pinned tabs that are synced across mobile and desktop. Now, for synced devices, pinned tabs should appear on desktop with a visible green dot favicon.
• Increased Reliability of Sync Toggle Settings: Props to Andrzej for also increasing the reliability of our sync toggle settings, ensuring that syncing across devices persists after the feature is initiated.

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.7.0 (June 20, 2024)​

• Recall for Maximized Window States: Thanks to Alexandra, Arc now remembers if your window was maximized, allowing its size and position to be restored immediately when it's reopened.
• Toggling Peek Feature: You can now turn the Peek feature on or off in Settings. This allows for two specific adjustments: toggling Peek when clicking links in pinned tabs and Favorites, and disabling Peek when holding "Shift" while clicking a link. To make these changes, navigate to Arc > Settings > General, and toggle the respective Peek options as needed. Kudos to Fabrice for making this possible.
• Bug Fix for Task Switcher Icons: Steve has fixed an issue where the Arc icon was missing from the task switcher (activated with Alt + Tab) and was incorrectly replaced with Windows' default "no icon available" symbol. Now, when using the task switcher, the Arc icon will appear correctly.
• Automatic Page Translation: Thanks to Brian, Arc now offers translation if a website is not in your default language. If you're on a page in a language other than your default, just find the globe icon in the top right corner, click "Translate" in the dialog box, and you're all set.

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes​

v.1.8.0 (June 27, 2024)​

Thanks for using Arc! We have a new version for you, including:

• Live Calendars for Windows: Now, when Google Calendar is pinned as a favorite in your Sidebar, you'll see a countdown timer in the calendar icon. Also, when it's time for the meeting to start, a "Join" button will automatically appear in your Sidebar, allowing you to jump into your next video call with one click. To change your Live Calendar's updates, just right-click the calendar icon and adjust its settings. Huge shoutout to Ben, Connor, and Freddy for bringing your Sidebar to life with this feature!
• Window Loading Performance Improvement: Alexandra has enhanced window loading performance by delaying the title bar display until the window is ready, resulting in a faster and more responsive interface.
• Translation Button Reliability Fix: Previously, there was an issue where the Translate button was not reliably responsive in certain cases. Thanks to Brian, this issue has been resolved, ensuring translations happen seamlessly each time.
• Bug Fix for Window Restoration After Restart: Thanks to Sherry, we have fixed an issue where, upon restarting, Arc would restore a temporary window that made it difficult to access spaces and pinned tabs. Now, we restore a full window with each restart, along with the temporary one if that was the last one closed.
• Small Design Polish for Account Settings: Alexandra has added some tiny-but-mighty design polish to account settings, making all widths of setting menus consistent for a more streamlined appearance.
• Longstanding Tab Closing Fix: Thanks to Seb, Adam, and Maya, we've fixed a longstanding issue that caused tabs to be archived ahead of your specified "Archive tabs after..." setting — improving tab management reliability.

Source: Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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Arc for Windows v.1.10.0​

July 11, 2024

Thanks for using Arc! We have a new version for you, including:

• Introducing Arc Max, our suite of AI-powered features designed to power up your browsing
  
  This week, we're excited to launch two new Max features:
  • Tidy Tabs: Automatically organize your sidebar into clean categories with the "Tidy" button.
  • Ask on Page: Use Control-F to ask Arc any question about the current page. You can turn AI features on or off in Arc Settings.
• Settings persistence: Thanks to a member report, we fixed an issue where settings weren't persisted across restarts of Arc. Appreciate you!
• Command Bar: We've removed the scroll bar from the Command Bar for a cleaner UI and to fix a common bug.

Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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Arc for Windows v.1.11.1​

July 18, 2024

• You can now reorder your Spaces on Arc for Windows! From the bottom of your Sidebar, click and drag a Space icon to change the order. Changes to Space order syncs across Windows and macOS if you have Arc Sync enabled. Huge shoutout to Brian and Freddy for getting this across the line!
  Note: Members previously reported a bug with rearranging Spaces that has since been fixed. Thanks so much for reporting this
• GitHub Live Folders now shows review requests for teams you are on. Shout out to for Connor making GitHub Live Folders even more useful!
• Fixed Issue(s):
  • Ask on Page wouldn’t allow subsequent queries after entering a blank query.
  • Joining a Teams meeting via Live Calendar would sometimes start a phone call instead of a Teams video call.
  • Arc Max features could not be enabled in onboarding.
  • The device toolbar was not available in dev tools. You can now enable the device toolbar in dev tools by clicking the devices icon or with Control-Shift-M.

Arc for Windows - 2023/2024 Release Notes – Arc Help Center

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The Browser Company revealed a bunch of features that will soon be available on the Arc Browser. In an email announcing the Early Bird program (basically an insider program for the Arc Browser), developers revealed that future updates will bring a native ad blocker, tracking prevention capabilities, and automatic cookie banner removal.

The native ad-blocking capabilities are not available yet, but you can expect to see them in the Early Bird program first before they head out to the general public. If you want to sign up for the preview program, head to this website, click "Join our next cohort," and fill in your info. Developers will ask you for your Arc account and your technical knowledge level.

Arc Browser is getting native ad blocker, tracking prevention, and more

The Browser Company, the developer of the Arc Browser, announced a bunch of upcoming features, such as a native ad blocker, tracking prevention, automatic cookie banner removal, and more.

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